Comments on: Cadillac’s Future: Smaller 3-Series fighter, XTS as a Lexus ES rival, a small city car and smaller Escalade

By: zermatt

zermatt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:08:40 +0000

Ivan – I think that you are correct about FWD. I have a contact that is a potential supplier to GM and he has been told that FWD is the future of GM. Based on what he has learned, he is of the belief that as RWD platforms are retired they are being replaced by FWD platforms.

I have always been of the opinion that Accura cannot be a tier 1 luxury brand without a V8 or RWD and the same will be true for Cadillac.

By: zermatt

zermatt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:02:03 +0000

I agree.

The crest and wreath of Cadillac is the international symbol of old people.

By: abqhudson

abqhudson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:50:35 +0000

“Many think that the CTS is a 3-Series (or C-Class) rival, while others look at it as a true competitor to the 5-Series (or E-Class).”

This is just silly nonsense.

By: GMfan87

GMfan87 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:47:42 +0000

the 3-series is a tough target but i think cadillac can do it…i can't wait to see this plan in action 5 to 7 years down the road

By: zermatt

zermatt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:08:40 +0000

I have always been of the opinion that Accura cannot be a tier 1 luxury brand without a V8 or RWD and the same will be true for Cadillac.

By: zermatt

zermatt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:02:03 +0000

I agree.

The crest and wreath of Cadillac is the international symbol of old people.

By: abqhudson

abqhudson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:50:35 +0000

“Many think that the CTS is a 3-Series (or C-Class) rival, while others look at it as a true competitor to the 5-Series (or E-Class).”

This is just silly nonsense.

By: GMfan87

GMfan87 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:47:42 +0000

the 3-series is a tough target but i think cadillac can do it…i can't wait to see this plan in action 5 to 7 years down the road

By: kabluey

kabluey — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:28:53 +0000

Don't worry Cadillac, people gave up on you after the 60s and that still holds true..

By: Puntiki

Puntiki — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:27:46 +0000

Cadillac needs to stick to rear wheel drive and keep the quality and performance on par with the BMW rivals which seem to be the benchmark. Bring back the Brougham as a S Class / 7 series rival, utilize turbocharging and supercharging and make sure that there is a hybrid version. Allow for 4 wheel drive and make sure it is a car that can be sold worldwide not just USA and Canada.
Add a Coupe version to run with the CL also. Add a convertible version of the coupe.
Make the CTS a little more like the BMW's. There is not a fold down seat option in the CTS-V which is an option on the M5. Spend some money on R&D and once again make Cadillac a world class benchmark product. It has been done in the past and it can be done again.

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:05:44 +0000

I really wonder if the Cadillac Converj will ever come to the market…. i wouldn't bet on it until 2015

By: Ivan Gutierrez

Ivan Gutierrez — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:20:07 +0000

Last time Cadillac mentioned a 3-series fighter, they mentioned a FWD car. If that's Cadillac's idea of a a 3-series competitor then think again.